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Around the World
China is building more secret detention centers in Xinjiang, think tank says
China’s network of detention centers in Xinjiang, where Muslim minorities are allegedly being subjected to acts of repression, appears to be expanding -- and a greater number of the facilities are resembling prisons, an Australian think tank says.
At UN, Africa urges fiscal help against virus 'apocalypse'
African nations came out swinging on the third day of the United Nations annual gathering of world leaders Thursday, calling for dramatic fiscal measures to help economies survive the coronavirus pandemic — which one leader called the “fifth horseman of the apocalypse.”
Seismic Change Grips Iran As Population Turns More Secular, Less Religious
A first-of-its-kind survey reveals significant shifts in Iranians' attitudes toward religious beliefs and their authoritarian government.
Two Injured, Several Arrested in Paris Terrorist Attack
Two people were stabbed and seriously injured in a suspected terrorist attack in Paris outside the former offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, French authorities said Friday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel braces for Yom Kippur under strict lockdown, PM urges Israelis to avoid mass prayer services
The Health Ministry on Saturday said it was very concerned that upcoming Yom Kippur prayer services on Sunday evening may lead to a large spike in new coronavirus cases, even as Israel was already seeing record numbers of daily infections.
Abbas to UN: No peace, no security, without resolution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday called on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to convene an international conference early next year to launch "a genuine peace process" between Israel and the Palestinians.
Inside the United States
US Supreme Court Nominee Mindful Of Controversy
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett a devoted conservative Catholic, said Saturday she would be “mindful of who came before me.”
U.S. President Trump Nominates Judge Barrett to Supreme Court
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court in a move expected to be opposed by Democrats.
Prosecutor reviewing Mueller investigation also looking into FBI handling of Clinton Foundation allegations
The prosecutor appointed by the Department of Justice (DoJ) to review the Mueller Russia investigation is also looking into how the FBI dealt with allegations of political corruption at the Clinton Foundation, the Hill reported Thursday. US Attorney John Durham reportedly requested documents and interviews related to the Bureau’s investigation of the non-profit led by former President Bill Clinton and former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, sources told the New York Times.
Two BLM founders say they invoke spirits of the dead
A video now in circulation shows two founders of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement discussing how they call on “spirits” of the dead and of their ancestors, to honor and them and to invoke their help, CNS News reported Tuesday. The discussion took place between BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors and BLM-Los Angeles chapter co-founder Melina Abdullah on June 13.
Christian News
U.S. Vice President Pence Joins Massive Prayer March
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence joined tens of thousands of Christians to pray in Washington for a nation beset by political and social turmoil ranging from deadly riots to fierce political infighting.
LA County Aims to Hold Pastor Challenging Coronavirus Guidance in Contempt
Los Angeles County is seeking to hold the pastor defying the state's coronavirus orders in contempt, prompting a superior court judge to send the case to a full trial to determine the fate of religious worship during the pandemic.
Presidential Message on the National Day of Prayer and Return, 2020
On this inaugural National Day of Prayer and Return, the First Lady and I join millions of Christians here in the United States and around the world in prayer, as we turn our hearts to our Lord and Savior.
Idaho man arrested for not wearing mask at outdoor worship service: 'Unbelievable'
A man who was arrested for singing maskless at an outdoor worship service in Moscow, Idaho called the incident "unbelievable" when he spoke out on "The Ingraham Angle" Thursday night.
Chinese textbook changes Bible account to say Jesus is a sinner
A Chinese textbook has changed the ending in the Biblical account of Jesus saving the woman caught in adultery by writing that Jesus kills the woman after telling her that He is also a sinner, Christian Headlines reports.
China is building more secret detention centers in Xinjiang, think tank says
China’s network of detention centers in Xinjiang, where Muslim minorities are allegedly being subjected to acts of repression, appears to be expanding -- and a greater number of the facilities are resembling prisons, an Australian think tank says.
At UN, Africa urges fiscal help against virus 'apocalypse'
African nations came out swinging on the third day of the United Nations annual gathering of world leaders Thursday, calling for dramatic fiscal measures to help economies survive the coronavirus pandemic — which one leader called the “fifth horseman of the apocalypse.”
Seismic Change Grips Iran As Population Turns More Secular, Less Religious
A first-of-its-kind survey reveals significant shifts in Iranians' attitudes toward religious beliefs and their authoritarian government.
Two Injured, Several Arrested in Paris Terrorist Attack
Two people were stabbed and seriously injured in a suspected terrorist attack in Paris outside the former offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, French authorities said Friday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel braces for Yom Kippur under strict lockdown, PM urges Israelis to avoid mass prayer services
The Health Ministry on Saturday said it was very concerned that upcoming Yom Kippur prayer services on Sunday evening may lead to a large spike in new coronavirus cases, even as Israel was already seeing record numbers of daily infections.
Abbas to UN: No peace, no security, without resolution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday called on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to convene an international conference early next year to launch "a genuine peace process" between Israel and the Palestinians.
Inside the United States
US Supreme Court Nominee Mindful Of Controversy
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett a devoted conservative Catholic, said Saturday she would be “mindful of who came before me.”
U.S. President Trump Nominates Judge Barrett to Supreme Court
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court in a move expected to be opposed by Democrats.
Prosecutor reviewing Mueller investigation also looking into FBI handling of Clinton Foundation allegations
The prosecutor appointed by the Department of Justice (DoJ) to review the Mueller Russia investigation is also looking into how the FBI dealt with allegations of political corruption at the Clinton Foundation, the Hill reported Thursday. US Attorney John Durham reportedly requested documents and interviews related to the Bureau’s investigation of the non-profit led by former President Bill Clinton and former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, sources told the New York Times.
Two BLM founders say they invoke spirits of the dead
A video now in circulation shows two founders of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement discussing how they call on “spirits” of the dead and of their ancestors, to honor and them and to invoke their help, CNS News reported Tuesday. The discussion took place between BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors and BLM-Los Angeles chapter co-founder Melina Abdullah on June 13.
Christian News
U.S. Vice President Pence Joins Massive Prayer March
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence joined tens of thousands of Christians to pray in Washington for a nation beset by political and social turmoil ranging from deadly riots to fierce political infighting.
LA County Aims to Hold Pastor Challenging Coronavirus Guidance in Contempt
Los Angeles County is seeking to hold the pastor defying the state's coronavirus orders in contempt, prompting a superior court judge to send the case to a full trial to determine the fate of religious worship during the pandemic.
Presidential Message on the National Day of Prayer and Return, 2020
On this inaugural National Day of Prayer and Return, the First Lady and I join millions of Christians here in the United States and around the world in prayer, as we turn our hearts to our Lord and Savior.
Idaho man arrested for not wearing mask at outdoor worship service: 'Unbelievable'
A man who was arrested for singing maskless at an outdoor worship service in Moscow, Idaho called the incident "unbelievable" when he spoke out on "The Ingraham Angle" Thursday night.
Chinese textbook changes Bible account to say Jesus is a sinner
A Chinese textbook has changed the ending in the Biblical account of Jesus saving the woman caught in adultery by writing that Jesus kills the woman after telling her that He is also a sinner, Christian Headlines reports.
Around the World
Pompeo: China using nuclear weapons program aid to seduce US allies in Middle East
China is using the prospect of access to technology related to a nuclear weapons program to lure American allies into Beijing’s geopolitical orbit, U.S. officials and lawmakers fear.
EU Condemns Belarus President’s Inauguration Amid Violence
The European Union said Thursday it doesn’t recognize Alexander Lukashenko as the President of Belarus after being sworn in for a sixth term during a secret ceremony.
Pompeo warns Chinese Communist Party's spy efforts 'increasing' in U.S. at state, local levels
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the Chinese Communist Party is engaged in a years-long effort to infiltrate state and local governments across the U.S. as part of its ongoing espionage effort that continues to intensify.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinian groups Fatah, Hamas agree to first elections in nearly 15 years
Two rival Palestinian political parties said on Thursday that they will hold general elections within six months.
Inside the United States
Steele dossier’s main source was investigated by FBI as 'threat to national security'
U.S. Attorney John Durham discovered that the primary sub-source for British ex-spy Christopher Steele’s discredited dossier was investigated by the FBI as a possible “threat to national security," but the bureau never told the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and used the dossier anyway.
Absentee ballots found in a ditch in Wisconsin
Three trays of mail, including absentee ballots, were found in a ditch in Greenville, Wisconsin Tuesday morning, the Washington Examiner reports. Police officers from the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office found the trays near Appleton International Airport and took the mail to the post office. Wisconsin is a critical battleground state in the 2020 presidential election.
Demonstrators protest Grand Jury failure to indict officers for fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor
Demonstrators took to the streets in cities across the USA Wednesday night to protest a grand jury’s decision not to indict any police officers for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor on March 13 this year.
Breonna Taylor protests: Suspect in Louisville cop shooting facing assault charges as officers ID’d, 127 arrested
The suspect accused of shooting two Louisville police officers during Breonna Taylor demonstrations Wednesday night faces assault and wanton endangerment charges, authorities revealed Thursday, as they announced one officer was released from the hospital, and the second is out of surgery and expected to recover.
U.S. unemployment number holds steady at 870,000, Labor Department reports
The number of U.S. workers filing for first-time unemployment insurance last week held steady at 870,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Hunter Biden's network of wealthy, corrupt foreigners stretched from Moscow to Beijing
The Senate Republican report this week on Hunter Biden shows he amassed a network of shady foreign clients who pumped millions of dollars into his bank accounts — all while his dad, Joseph R. Biden, served as vice president.
DOJ: More than 300 charged with crimes committed 'under the guise' of peaceful protests since late-May
The Justice Department on Thursday announced charges against more than 300 people who allegedly committed crimes since the end of May “under the guise” of peaceful protests, Fox News has learned.
Flynn case bombshell: FBI analysts bought insurance fearing they'd be sued for misconduct
FBI analysts working on the Michael Flynn Russia investigation originally planned to end the inquiry in fall 2016 and eventually bought liability insurance fearing they could be sued after their bosses continued to keep the investigation open based on "conspiracy theories," explosive new text messages showed Thursday.
Trump to sign executive orders as part of his 'America First' healthcare plan
The Trump administration on Thursday announced a new healthcare-policy initiative to creating "better care, more choice, and lower costs," for the American people.
Pompeo: China using nuclear weapons program aid to seduce US allies in Middle East
China is using the prospect of access to technology related to a nuclear weapons program to lure American allies into Beijing’s geopolitical orbit, U.S. officials and lawmakers fear.
EU Condemns Belarus President’s Inauguration Amid Violence
The European Union said Thursday it doesn’t recognize Alexander Lukashenko as the President of Belarus after being sworn in for a sixth term during a secret ceremony.
Pompeo warns Chinese Communist Party's spy efforts 'increasing' in U.S. at state, local levels
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the Chinese Communist Party is engaged in a years-long effort to infiltrate state and local governments across the U.S. as part of its ongoing espionage effort that continues to intensify.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinian groups Fatah, Hamas agree to first elections in nearly 15 years
Two rival Palestinian political parties said on Thursday that they will hold general elections within six months.
Inside the United States
Steele dossier’s main source was investigated by FBI as 'threat to national security'
U.S. Attorney John Durham discovered that the primary sub-source for British ex-spy Christopher Steele’s discredited dossier was investigated by the FBI as a possible “threat to national security," but the bureau never told the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and used the dossier anyway.
Absentee ballots found in a ditch in Wisconsin
Three trays of mail, including absentee ballots, were found in a ditch in Greenville, Wisconsin Tuesday morning, the Washington Examiner reports. Police officers from the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office found the trays near Appleton International Airport and took the mail to the post office. Wisconsin is a critical battleground state in the 2020 presidential election.
Demonstrators protest Grand Jury failure to indict officers for fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor
Demonstrators took to the streets in cities across the USA Wednesday night to protest a grand jury’s decision not to indict any police officers for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor on March 13 this year.
Breonna Taylor protests: Suspect in Louisville cop shooting facing assault charges as officers ID’d, 127 arrested
The suspect accused of shooting two Louisville police officers during Breonna Taylor demonstrations Wednesday night faces assault and wanton endangerment charges, authorities revealed Thursday, as they announced one officer was released from the hospital, and the second is out of surgery and expected to recover.
U.S. unemployment number holds steady at 870,000, Labor Department reports
The number of U.S. workers filing for first-time unemployment insurance last week held steady at 870,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Hunter Biden's network of wealthy, corrupt foreigners stretched from Moscow to Beijing
The Senate Republican report this week on Hunter Biden shows he amassed a network of shady foreign clients who pumped millions of dollars into his bank accounts — all while his dad, Joseph R. Biden, served as vice president.
DOJ: More than 300 charged with crimes committed 'under the guise' of peaceful protests since late-May
The Justice Department on Thursday announced charges against more than 300 people who allegedly committed crimes since the end of May “under the guise” of peaceful protests, Fox News has learned.
Flynn case bombshell: FBI analysts bought insurance fearing they'd be sued for misconduct
FBI analysts working on the Michael Flynn Russia investigation originally planned to end the inquiry in fall 2016 and eventually bought liability insurance fearing they could be sued after their bosses continued to keep the investigation open based on "conspiracy theories," explosive new text messages showed Thursday.
Trump to sign executive orders as part of his 'America First' healthcare plan
The Trump administration on Thursday announced a new healthcare-policy initiative to creating "better care, more choice, and lower costs," for the American people.
Around the World
At UN, Rouhani says next US leader will ‘surrender to the resilience of Iran’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vowed Tuesday that the next US leader must accept Tehran’s demands, ruling out compromise as Donald Trump vies for reelection.
Erdogan breaks with Trump over Israel deals and Iran
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of abusing the Palestinian people and lashed President Trump and Persian Gulf nations as “collaborators” during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday.
Trump to UNGA: 'We intend to deliver more peace agreements shortly'
US President, Donald Trump voiced optimism that more peace agreements to normalize ties between Israel and Arab countries are possible when he addressed the opening session of the 75th UN General Assembly. As the General Debate is taking place mostly virtually this year due to COVID-19, Trump delivered his speech from the White House.
Pompeo threatens China with sanctions over Iran arms deals
President Trump will impose sanctions on China if Beijing authorizes arms sales to Iran following his move to dismantle the 2015 nuclear deal and renew international sanctions on Tehran.
US to deploy small number of additional troops to Syria
The US is sending around 100 extra troops to Syria to protect against increasing Russian aggression and signs of renewed activity from ISIS in the region, the New York Times (NYT) reported Friday. The newly deployed soldiers will be added to a contingent of some 500 American troops in Syria. Additional military hardware will also be sent and there will be more fighter jet patrols.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel joins new regional forum in hope of selling gas to Europe
Against a backdrop of rapidly changing geopolitics in the Middle East, Israel on Tuesday joined Egypt, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, Italy and the Palestinian Authority to sign the statute of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), formally establishing the brainchild of Israel and Egypt as a regional intergovernmental organization, based in Cairo.
Inside the United States
House passes bill funding government until Dec. 11
The House Tuesday passed a stopgap spending bill that will keep the government funded through Dec. 11 after working out a deal with Republicans on agriculture aid and food stamps.
Space Force and NASA focused on cislunar space in new agreement
The U.S. Space Force has signed a new memorandum of understanding with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, laying out areas for collaboration between the main military and civilian space organizations within the U.S. government.
CDC: COVID Deaths at End of August Were 45.55% Below the July Peak
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 283,358 new cases of coronavirus in this county in the last seven days -- 37,417 reported yesterday -- for a total of 6,786,352 presumed or diagnosed cases since the first reported cases in February.
Romney backs vote on Supreme Court nominee, locking up votes for GOP
Senate Republicans appear to have locked up the votes needed to take up a Supreme Court nominee this year after Sen. Mitt Romney announced Tuesday he backs the move.
Federal debt held by the public to exceed GDP by next year: CBO
The coronavirus pandemic and federal efforts to provide relief will significantly add to the federal debt in the years ahead, the Congressional Budget Office projected Monday.
Trump administration awards $100 million to fight human trafficking
The Trump administration announced Monday that it is awarding over $100 million in grants to help task forces engaged in the fight against human trafficking, PBS reports. The award follows $35 million granted by the Justice Department in August for organizations that provide safe housing for victims of human trafficking.
Barr identifies New York City, Seattle, and Portland as ‘anarchist jurisdictions’
Attorney General William Barr identified New York City, Seattle, and Portland as three cities that have “permitted violence and destruction of property to persist” following President Trump’s executive order on limiting federal funds to “anarchist jurisdictions” in the United States.
Christian News
Christian watchdog says abduction of Coptic Christian women and girls in Egypt is a “bane”
A Christian watchdog group has published a report describing the widespread trafficking and abduction of Coptic Christian women and girls in Egypt as a “bane”, CBN News reports. Coptic Solidarity released its report "Jihad of the Womb: Trafficking of Coptic Women & Girls in Egypt" last Thursday. The report will be submitted to United Nations agencies and the US Office for Trafficking in Persons.
At UN, Rouhani says next US leader will ‘surrender to the resilience of Iran’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vowed Tuesday that the next US leader must accept Tehran’s demands, ruling out compromise as Donald Trump vies for reelection.
Erdogan breaks with Trump over Israel deals and Iran
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of abusing the Palestinian people and lashed President Trump and Persian Gulf nations as “collaborators” during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday.
Trump to UNGA: 'We intend to deliver more peace agreements shortly'
US President, Donald Trump voiced optimism that more peace agreements to normalize ties between Israel and Arab countries are possible when he addressed the opening session of the 75th UN General Assembly. As the General Debate is taking place mostly virtually this year due to COVID-19, Trump delivered his speech from the White House.
Pompeo threatens China with sanctions over Iran arms deals
President Trump will impose sanctions on China if Beijing authorizes arms sales to Iran following his move to dismantle the 2015 nuclear deal and renew international sanctions on Tehran.
US to deploy small number of additional troops to Syria
The US is sending around 100 extra troops to Syria to protect against increasing Russian aggression and signs of renewed activity from ISIS in the region, the New York Times (NYT) reported Friday. The newly deployed soldiers will be added to a contingent of some 500 American troops in Syria. Additional military hardware will also be sent and there will be more fighter jet patrols.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel joins new regional forum in hope of selling gas to Europe
Against a backdrop of rapidly changing geopolitics in the Middle East, Israel on Tuesday joined Egypt, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, Italy and the Palestinian Authority to sign the statute of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), formally establishing the brainchild of Israel and Egypt as a regional intergovernmental organization, based in Cairo.
Inside the United States
House passes bill funding government until Dec. 11
The House Tuesday passed a stopgap spending bill that will keep the government funded through Dec. 11 after working out a deal with Republicans on agriculture aid and food stamps.
Space Force and NASA focused on cislunar space in new agreement
The U.S. Space Force has signed a new memorandum of understanding with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, laying out areas for collaboration between the main military and civilian space organizations within the U.S. government.
CDC: COVID Deaths at End of August Were 45.55% Below the July Peak
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 283,358 new cases of coronavirus in this county in the last seven days -- 37,417 reported yesterday -- for a total of 6,786,352 presumed or diagnosed cases since the first reported cases in February.
Romney backs vote on Supreme Court nominee, locking up votes for GOP
Senate Republicans appear to have locked up the votes needed to take up a Supreme Court nominee this year after Sen. Mitt Romney announced Tuesday he backs the move.
Federal debt held by the public to exceed GDP by next year: CBO
The coronavirus pandemic and federal efforts to provide relief will significantly add to the federal debt in the years ahead, the Congressional Budget Office projected Monday.
Trump administration awards $100 million to fight human trafficking
The Trump administration announced Monday that it is awarding over $100 million in grants to help task forces engaged in the fight against human trafficking, PBS reports. The award follows $35 million granted by the Justice Department in August for organizations that provide safe housing for victims of human trafficking.
Barr identifies New York City, Seattle, and Portland as ‘anarchist jurisdictions’
Attorney General William Barr identified New York City, Seattle, and Portland as three cities that have “permitted violence and destruction of property to persist” following President Trump’s executive order on limiting federal funds to “anarchist jurisdictions” in the United States.
Christian News
Christian watchdog says abduction of Coptic Christian women and girls in Egypt is a “bane”
A Christian watchdog group has published a report describing the widespread trafficking and abduction of Coptic Christian women and girls in Egypt as a “bane”, CBN News reports. Coptic Solidarity released its report "Jihad of the Womb: Trafficking of Coptic Women & Girls in Egypt" last Thursday. The report will be submitted to United Nations agencies and the US Office for Trafficking in Persons.